Filipinos Seek Independence Amid US-Philippines Ties
The 10,300,000 inhabitants of the Philippines are almost unanimously in favor of independence. The author notes Americans largely back self rule, while investors oppose it for financial reasons. He argues United States should honor the Jones Law promises and withdraw sovereignty as a stable government is built, promising a hopeful future for both nations.
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Philippines
Phillippines
United States
America
Uncle Sam
Congress
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Philippine Islands
Great Britain
Islands
Africa
Philippine Republic
Far East
Mount Mayen Declared Among World’s Most Beautiful Volcanoes
Mount Mayen in Albay Province Philippines is described as one of the world’s finest volcanoes. The cone stands nearly symmetric from any view, rising 7,948 feet above a level plain with a peak visible over 60 miles away. The base landscape and a 120 mile scenic road surrounding the mountain add to its famed beauty, though its most destructive eruption occurred in 1814, claiming around 1,200 lives.
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Philippine Islands
Building bins and marketing groups to ease grain car shortage
The National Crop Improvement Service urges farm bureaus to form marketing organizations to standardize grain and keep it in good condition. Iowa railway officials favor larger elevators and farmer storage bins to hold grain until market highs, reducing car shortages and storage costs while preventing field losses.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Iowa Railroad Commission
Veryone
Serious disease of barley threat to crops
National Crow Improvement Service reports barley stripe a fungus disease that can kill up to 25 percent of plants. It affects seedlings to mature crops, causing straw color streaks and brown stems. Seed treatment with a dilute fungicide solution is advised before planting to reduce spread next season.
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Crow Improvement Service
Beattle
Ratio of Hog Prices to Corn Prices Across Years
The piece notes fluctuating ratios of hog to corn prices from 1910 to 1917, with spikes and declines. It highlights regional shifts between the corn belt and the East, South, and West, citing specific years where bushels per 100 pounds of pork varied from 7 to 15 and averaging just under 11 over seven years.
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Cort Press
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Englatne
New and Wonderful Varieties from the Crop Improvement Service
Don’t waste time on new varieties unless recommended by your state experiment station. They are paid to make discoveries for you. rely on their judgment. If you have breeding instincts for grain or fruit, keep them separate from general crops and don’t depend on them for a livelihood.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Market guidance urges broad grain and hay production
Market guidance from the National Crop Improvement Service stresses growing ample quantities of each grain or hay variety in every area. It warns that partial, mixed crops seldom fetch good prices and emphasizes attracting buyers with sufficient shipment-ready output.
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National Crop Improvement Service
Safety laws urged for motorists by Secretary Emmerson
Secretary of State Louis Emmerson launches a “Safety First” campaign urging motorists to study and obey Illinois automobile laws. He notes 1919 Chicago fatalities and 2018 grade crossing crashes, stresses volunteer investigators, and calls drivers to report violations to police.
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Emmerson Hing
Alinois
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Caicago
Ext Keerson
Coreners
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